Financial Planner

Empower

Financial Planner developing comprehensive financial plans for retail clients at Empower. Focus on financial wellness and retirement solutions through personalized consultations and financial planning software.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,400 - $123,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understanding the Client's Personal and Financial Circumstance
Identify and Define Goals
Analyze the Client's Current Course of Action and Potential Alternative Course(s) of Action
Develop and present comprehensive financial plans to retail clients using MoneyGuidePro
Work with existing retail clients and onboard referrals from Advisors
Coordinate & Schedule a multi-meeting process with clients to understand full financial picture and present actionable next steps
Support Financial Advisor & Planner in creating a first-in-class client experience
Manage a pipeline of current retail clients
Communicate effectively with wide demographic of client base
Showcase and communicate mastery of financial planning topics
Discuss all phases of comprehensive financial planning and offer Empower products and services where applicable
Initiates proactive/follow-up phone calls on behalf of the participant to current or prior provider to coordinate next steps and implement client decisions
Build and solidify client relationships pre- and post-retirement through a distinctive experience that leverages the unique value proposition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience
MBA preferred
CFP required
FINRA Series 7, 63, 65 registrations required
FINRA fingerprinting required
3+ years’ experience in financial services or 401k industry
2 years minimum financial planning experience required
Demonstrated ability to create and present comprehensive financial plans one-on-one with clients
Experience with financial planning software (MoneyGuidePro, eMoney, Naviplan, etc)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial planningcomprehensive financial plansclient onboardingpipeline managementfinancial analysisgoal settingclient communicationproactive follow-uppresentation skillsrelationship building

Soft Skills

client experienceinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailcollaborationempathytime management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBACFPFINRA Series 7FINRA Series 63FINRA Series 65FINRA fingerprinting